This easy apple pie with canned apple filling is warm, gooey, and full of cinnamon spice! It's simple to make with canned apples and has a delicious flakey crust that will melt in your mouth!
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My peach pie with canned peaches recipe is one of the most popular recipes on Cup of Flour so I decided to make an apple pie version! It has the same crust recipe that I have perfected over the years and an easy filling with canned apple pie filling!
My friends and family love it when I make this pie for holiday celebrations or dessert when I'm hosting, and my boyfriend loves to top it with many scoops of vanilla ice cream (I often have to ask if he'd like some pie with his ice cream!) He's not a big dessert guy, especially desserts with fruit, but he absolutely loves this pie!
If you love apple desserts, then you should try this 3 ingredient apple cobbler with cake mix, apple cheesecake bars, easy apple pie bars, and apple crisp with oats too!
If you're looking for more easy pie recipes with canned filling, then try this cherry pie with canned filling and this easy blueberry pie with canned filling too!
Some other easy fruit-flavoured pie recipes you may want to check out are this strawberry pie with graham cracker crust, no bake banana cream pie, and no bake key lime pie, too!
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy: With a simple homemade crust and three ingredient pie filling, this recipe is simple to make! Make it even easier with a store-bought pie crust to cut down on time!
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a random Saturday night, your friends and family will love getting a slice of this tasty pie for dessert!
- No Need for Special Equipment: This pie can be made entirely by hand! No fancy stand mixers are necessary!
- Delicious: It's got a buttery crust and all the warm flavours you expect in an apple pie! It's incredibly scrumptious and even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Ingredients
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used to make the crust.
- Granulated Sugar: Sugar is used in the crust to make it sweet.
- Salt: Salt is used in the crust to enhance the flavour of it.
- Butter: The butter is used in the crust for flavour and to make it flakey.
- Water: Cold water helps bind the pie dough.
- Egg: Egg wash is to make the pie crust golden and shiny.
- Canned Apple Pie Filling: The canned apple filling is used for the pie filling.
- Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg give the pie the perfect amount of spice to complement the warmth of the apples.
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 - Make the pie crust: In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use your hands to break apart the butter until a crumbly sandlike texture is formed. Add the cold water, and form the dough into a rough ball shape. Use a knife to split the dough in half, and form each dough section into a burger patty shape and size, and place them on a plate in the fridge for 10 minutes (until cold and firm).
Step 2 - Start the oven: Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Step 3 - Make the pie filling: In a separate bowl, combine and mix the pie filling ingredients and set it aside while you finish making the crust.
Step 4 - Roll the dough: Sprinkle flour over a flat kitchen surface and place one of the dough patties on it. Sprinkle a little more flour over the dough and the rolling pin. Roll the dough out into a circle about an inch wider than your pie dish and about a ¼ inch thick. Gently fold the dough in four quarters without pressing/sealing it, and transfer it to your ungreased pie dish. If there are any holes, pull off some access dough and fill in the gaps! Pour the pie filling into the pie dish.
Step 5 - Bake: Repeat step 4 for rolling out the final dough patty and lay it over the top of the pie, pinching the edges and poking holes or cutting a few slits into the top of the pie so it can breathe while it bakes. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes, then brush the dough with the egg and bake the pie uncovered on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Storage and Leftovers
Store any leftovers covered tightly with plastic wrap or tin foil (once cooled/room temperature) in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until warm. You can also reheat slices in the oven on a microwave-safe plate at 15-second intervals until warm.
Kitchen Equipment
- Mixing Bowls: You'll need one for making the pie filling and another for making the pie dough.
- Can Opener: For opening the canned apple pie filling.
- Measuring Spoons and Cups: These are used to measure the ingredients.
- Pie Dish: A 9-inch round pie dish for baking the pie.
Helpful Tips
- Poke holes in the pie. Poking holes or slicing a few slits in the top of the pie will help it breathe and cook through properly.
- Bake time can vary. This recipe uses a 9-inch pie dish and needs about 35-45 minutes; however, if you are using a larger pie dish, you can cook it for slightly less time (5-10 minutes).
- Fix cracking pie. Don't worry if the pie starts cracking along the edges when rolling the dough. Just tear a few pieces of an area with excess pie dough and fill in your cracks with it!
- Chill the dough. This is an important step because to roll the dough, it needs to be cold.
- Get creative with the trim. There are many ways to crimp a pie crust and this video on crimping pie dough will show you how to!
Frequently Asked Questions
This is more common when making the pie filling from scratch but since this is made with canned pie filling there shouldn't be an issue because the can is full of thickeners that keeps it from getting runny. However, you will want to let the pie rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing into it to ensure it's had time to set.
The crust should be golden and firm to the touch. It should take 35-45 minutes in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven.
You do not need to cover it with this recipe, just ensure you bake it on the middle rack so it's not close to the top burners!
This is the last step before baking the pie!
Serving Suggestions
I love eating a warm slice of this pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a hot black tea with milk. It would also taste delicious with a cup of coffee and some whipped cream!
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Easy Apple Pie with Canned Apple Filling
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This easy apple pie with canned apple filling is warm and gooey and the best dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- Flour: 2 Cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 and ½ Tablespoons
- Salt: ½ Teaspoon
- Cold Butter, Cut Into Small Cubes: 1 Cup
- Cold Water: ¼ Cup
- Egg, Whisked: 1
Pie Filling
- Apple Pie Filling: two 21 oz cans
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Make the pie crust: In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use your hands to break apart the butter until a crumbly sandlike texture is formed. Add the cold water, and form the dough into a rough ball shape. Use a knife to split the dough in half, and form each dough section into a burger patty shape and size, and place them on a plate in the fridge for 10 minutes (until cold and firm).
- Start the oven: Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Make the pie filling: In a separate bowl, combine and mix the pie filling ingredients and set it aside while you finish making the crust.
- Roll the dough: Sprinkle flour over a flat kitchen surface and place one of the dough patties on it. Sprinkle a little more flour over the dough and the rolling pin. Roll the dough out into a circle about an inch wider than your pie dish and about a ¼ inch thick. Gently fold the dough in four quarters without pressing/sealing it, and transfer it to your ungreased pie dish. If there are any holes, pull off some access dough and fill in the gaps! Pour the pie filling into the pie dish.
- Bake: Repeat step 4 for rolling out the final dough patty and lay it over the top of the pie, pinching the edges and poking holes or cutting a few slits into the top of the pie so it can breathe while it bakes. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes, then brush the dough with the egg and bake the pie uncovered on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Notes
Poking holes or slicing a few slits in the top of the pie will help it breathe and cook through properly.
This recipe uses a 9-inch pie dish and needs about 35-45 minutes; however, if you are using a larger pie dish, you can cook it for slightly less time (5-10 minutes).
Don't worry if the pie starts cracking along the edges when rolling the dough. Just tear a few pieces of an area with excess pie dough and fill in your cracks with it!
Chilling the dough is important because to roll the dough, it needs to be cold.
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert, pie
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: american
Andrea says
My peach pie version of this pie is super popular and receives a ton of reviews on Pinterest so I decided to make an Apple version 🙂 Let me know what you think!